The manuscript has left for a testing of making sense. .
and now has come back from it's visit to the editor and thus the revisions of the edits and the questions that need to be clarified are underway.

Just to give you a brief idea of how the book is developing I thought I would give you a simple timeline of what has happened so far.

Once the decision was made to go ahead with the book called Mennonite Girls Can Cook. .

We never stop learning, do we? Who would have thought that you'd be learning the ins and outs of book writing/editing/publishing? It's good to know that it's in capable hands! I'm eager to see the finished product!

I worked for a year as a copy editor reading medical textbooks and even a few novels. I would've loved to read a cookbook! It is a long, involved process and even with all the edits, mistakes will be made because everyone is human. Perhaps the final typist will slip up and off it will go to press. It would cost a fortune to do anything perfectly and that's why there are people who make a game of reading the dictionary for errors. Life's too short for that, don't you agree? All the best and I'm glad that you are enjoying the process.

Thanks for posting this. I am so interested in the writing and publishing process and loved reading about your experience so far. It sounds like hard work but so rewarding. I can't wait to see the final product and know that I was able to have a glimpse behind the scenes.

Well, it looks like you will be too busy to get into any kind of trouble for a while! We are so glad to have someone at the helm who is not too easily intimidated and who does not mind learning a few new tricks.Enjoying the ride with you!

It is fascinating to see all the work that goes into making a professional cookbook, Lovella. Good luck with all the work and enjoy the process. I am looking forward to receiving the finished product in June.

I'm overwhelmed just thinking of how much time you've put into this book. It is a testimony to your vision and hard work. You, Judy and Anneliese have been so great to work with. Thank you for all your efforts. I can hardly wait to see the finished book.

I love looking at your office...my husbands's desk looks like that all the time..one screen with farm records and the other with the latest news cast or my blog post.Yes you three girls have accomplished alot and it's wonderful to be a part of this exciting dream.

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